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Two Iranian men were convicted under Britain's National Security Act for spying on dissident journalists.

The plane, that had flown to London from Amsterdam, had 200 passengers on board.

A British national who lived in the UAE for 30 years has won $1 million in the Dubai Duty Free draw. After two decades of trying, the former Dubai resident finally struck gold in the latest Millennium Millionaire draw. She plans to invest her winnings. MC Jones, a 60-year-old British national now living in Italy, became the latest millionaire in the popular

Netflix has unveiled a documentary on Russell Brand, days after the comedian and former actor received a prison term of 10 years and six months for rape and sexual assault. “Russell Brand: Open Secret” is directed by Olivia Isaacs and produced by Fremantle-owned 72 Films, the company behind “Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story.” The […]

As the British prime minister arrives in Dublin, current and former colleagues assess him after his first four months in the job

L/Cpl Nicholas Horne, serving in the Highlanders, was arrested and charged in October.

Dua Lipa will perform on both Fridays of the two-weekend festival with Tame Impala headlining the Saturdays and U.S. singer SZA closing out on the Sundays.

A British soldier has been charged with the rape of a woman serving with UK forces in Cyprus.

A British DJ has been named as one of six people killed in a shooting in Krakow.

Hunt, who backed such indie breakouts as 'Talk to Me,' 'How to Have Sex' and 'The Apprentice' is bringing his British punk style to the U.S., and promising to invest $120 million in its first year.

Tame Impala and SZA join the top of the bill for the US festival, which also features Madonna and Diljit Dosanjh.

British author M John Harrison has won the 2026 Booker Prize for his dystopian novel, The End of Everything, becoming the oldest recipient of the prestigious literary award at the age of 81. Read More: https://punchng.com/81-year-old-british-author-wins-50000-booker-prize-becomes-oldest-recipient/

One of the men helped direct the planned attack against the air base while he was in a U.S. prison, according to a Justice Department indictment.

During a featherweight title fight, British boxer Zak Miller was stopped as his head injury swelled enormously.

Northern California is likely to record some of its heaviest rain so far this season later this week.

British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean has been named Apple Music’s Artist of the Year for 2026, becoming the first UK artiste to receive the honour. Read More: https://punchng.com/apple-music-names-british-singer-olivia-dean-2026-artist-of-the-year/

A member of the US Army has been arrested near Gloucester in England. Police said he was suspected of espionage activity in connection with Russia. Investigators from the US and UK are involved in the probe.

British actor David Walliams has lost an attempt in court to stop the British press from naming him as the actor accused of grooming young women and teenage girls.

ITV News and the Guardian newspaper said their joint investigation featured interviews with multiple women who gave first-hand accounts of Walliams’ conduct.

An investigation by ITV News and the Guardian revealed multiple accusations, including one of sexual assault of a 15-year-old. Walliams has denied the claims, stating, "I am not a sexual predator."

EXCLUSIVE: Rising British comic Jake Lambert has announced a spring 2027 U.S. leg expanding his The Sunshine Kid Tour with Outback Presents. This comes following sold-out shows across 20 countries, including the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Lambert has also drummed up major demand for his upcoming Nov. 13 headlining show at the […]

Killer rats overrun a village in British horror “Rise of the Rats,” one of eight genre titles that New Zealand sales company Black Mandala and its Red Owl label are taking to the American Film Market (AFM). Black Mandala is handling four of the films, while Red Owl is bringing four independent features. Between them, […]

The United States has moved military aircraft from the RAF Mildenhall airbase in the United Kingdom amid threats from Iran.

ITV News and The Guardian are preparing to publish potentially bombshell allegations about a British celebrity following a legal battle over their investigation. Last week, the man lost his bid for an injunction against ITV News producer ITN and The Guardian to prevent the media outlets from publishing allegations of sexual misconduct. Now, a deadline […]

From bitter rivalries and controversial decisions to dramatic knockouts, we look back at five unforgettable all-British boxing contests and ask you to vote for the greatest.

The US military evacuated aircraft from a second airbase in Britain on Monday after a threat from Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter, weeks after Washington withdrew its bombers from RAF Fairford airbase over a suspected Iran-linked security incident.

The US military removed ​aircraft from ​a second airbase ​in Britain on Monday after receiving a reported threat from Iran. Tanker aircraft were evacuated to alternative European bases, with sources telling The National the alleged Iranian threat involved a plan to apparently target the base with kamikaze drones. Up to 12 refuelling aircraft were flown out o

The report comes weeks after Washington withdrew its bombers from RAF Fairford airbase over a suspected Iran-linked security incident there.

British author M John Harrison has become the oldest winner of the Booker Prize aged 81.

Based on a true story, the film stars the 'Hamnet' actress as an Englishwoman who befriends a baby gorilla in 1918.

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Russell Brand, who became a celebrity darling in the early 2000s, was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault in a case brought by six women.

Ali wins a controversial split-decision fight against American Kreps to claim IBO and WBF junior featherweight belts.

<p>We can’t allow our health data to be locked into the control of a US tech firm. It won’t be easy, but next spring the job of clawing it back must begin</p><ul><li><p>Ben Coleman is Labour MP for Chelsea and Fulham and a member of the health and social care committee</p></li></ul><p>Next March, Palantir’s £330m contract to run NHS England’s <a href="https:

Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10.5 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others during a period when his comedy career built around boasts of erotic exploits was taking off. Judge Joel Bennathan told Brand that he showed a “casual and arrogant disregard” for women. “About 20 years ago, Russell […]

Companies worth half a trillion pounds have been snapped up by foreign buyers over the past decade

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<p>Experts predict a baptism of fire for GBR in 2027, with likely issues ranging from clapped-out trains and track to extreme weather-related stress</p><p>The glad tidings brought by the minister were that the wait was almost over: the establishment of Great British Railways could be wrapped up by Christmas, at least in law. But with a renationalised industr

Soldier told repeatedly to lock down devices before deploying, got sextorted, court-martialed.

Garnet Wolseley ‘followed his own maxim that if a young officer wants to do well he should try to get himself killed’

Bilateral trade between Nigeria and the United Kingdom has risen to £7.3bn, reflecting growing economic ties between both countries, the British High Commission has said. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-uk-trade-hits-7-3bn-british-envoy/

Jesse Burgess courted a devout following with his intimate access to London restaurant luminaries; now he's the Gordon Ramsay-approved face of Apple TV's 'Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars.'

The series “It Gets Worse” is a star vehicle for its 20-something writer-creator that skewers a dysfunctional friend group flailing about in a big city. Though there are important distinctions — the protagonist is a gay man, not all the main characters are white and the action unfolds in London rather than the Big Apple […]

<p>Health secretary Yvette Cooper has faced calls to axe US tech firm’s contract to deliver the flagship government AI system, report says</p><p>Here are some more photos from prime minister Andy Burnham’s visit to Siemens Rail Technology Centre in Chippenham earlier today:</p><p><strong>The Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, has caused “profound anger, hur

A prominent British TV producer who was said to have “laughed” after Russell Brand demanded a massage from a woman he has now been found guilty of sexually assaulting has been stood down from his day job and temporarily dropped from projects. Jack Bayles, who is head of comedy at I May Destroy You producer […]

Nine British nationals were among the 15 people who died when fire ripped through the village of Bédar this summer.

SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Yonhap) -- Deputy Foreign Minister Chung Eui-hae has met with a d...

British criminal trials like Russell Brand’s have rules around what can be reported.

Linguistic clues and ancient coins could suggest that Verica—a ruler who fled Britain and convinced Roman Emperor Claudius to launch an invasion across the English Channel—has been misgendered for centuries

Powerhouse Parramatta will play host to silent sketching and meticulously-planned projections of light and sound when it opens to the public this weekend.

The family of a 40-year-old British woman, Claire Chadwick, who died from sepsis in Nigeria along with her unborn baby, is seeking funds to repatriate them Read More: https://punchng.com/british-woman-unborn-baby-die-in-nigeria-family-seeks-help/

Paul Smith has never been afraid of color. In fact, he’s surrounded by it. “Welcome to my room!” the cheery 80-year-old says over a Zoom call as he moves his laptop like a toy airplane around his office headquarters in central London. Smith’s signature is whimsy: For him, fashion is about play. The suits he […]

Prosecutors labeled Brand a sexual predator. He was charged in sexual assault cases spanning from 1999 to 2009.

Prosecutors labeled Brand a sexual predator, he was charged in sexual assault cases spanning from 1999 to 2009.

A British doctor who tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has returned to the UK for treatment.

A British man is being flown back to the UK for treatment after testing positive for Ebola in the DRC, the government has confirmed.

The first Australian show by artist and stage designer Es Devlin invites visitors to the Powerhouse Parramatta to sit down with a stranger.

Corin Robertson noted that both Britain and Japan are facing economic challenges amid AI and other technological innovations.

Verica, a British ruler who encouraged the Roman emperor Claudius to launch an invasion, may not have been the man historians thought he was